Vocabulary
In paragraph 2, what does the word coast mean?
The area where land meets the sea or ocean
How does the photograph in the article help you learn about the main idea?
It helps us understand what Antarctica looks like.
True or False: Antarctica has many types of trees and bushes.
False.
True or False: If a classmate is confused about how to use their computer, it is okay to help them as long as you don't give them any answers.
FALSE!
When is the best time to take notes?
a) before reading
b) while reading
c) after reading the text
d) while reading the answers
b) while reading
What is ICESat?
a) a special boat that is used to study Antarctica.
b) large, thick sheets of ice
c) robots that explore the ice in Antarctica
d) a tool that measures changes in the ice sheets on Antarctica
d) a tool that measures changes in the ice sheets on Antarctica
In which section of the article can you learn about how Antarctica is connected to Mars?
a) What is Antarctica like?
b) Who lives in Antarctica?
c) What can NASA learn about Earth from Antarctica?
d) What can NASA learn about space from studying Antarctica?
d) What can NASA learn about space from studying Antarctica?
Why did NASA test robots on Antarctica before going to Mars?
Because both places are cold and dry like deserts.
True or False: Before the test, it is okay to study math facts or review activities you have completed in class?
True or False: Your note-taking sheet will look different depending on whether a text is fiction or nonfiction.
True
In paragraph 10, what does the word meteorite mean?
Meteorites: rocks that fall from space to Earth
Which caption would BEST fit with the photograph?
a) Antarctica is home to seals and penguins.
b) Antarctica is a desert.
c) Antarctica is made up of ice in the form of glaciers, ice shelves, and icebergs.
c)Antarctica is made up of ice in the form of glaciers, ice shelves, and icebergs.
True or False: Tourists cannot go to Antarctica, it's too cold.
False.
The night before the test, it is important to_____.
get a good night's sleep.
What are the 3 components of the NON-FICTION note-taking sheet?
a) main idea, important details, and vocabulary
b) character, setting, and problem
c) problem, solution, and lesson
d) Vocabulary, Title, and heading
a) main idea, important details, and vocabulary
What word means a man-made object that travels in space and collects information about Earth?
a satellite
If we were to change the heading of the section "What can NASA learn about Earth from studying Antarctica" which would fit best?
a) How can humans make vitamins without sunlight.
b) Studying meteorites in Antarctica
c) When Antarctica Changes, Scientists learn about the World
c) When Antarctica Changes, Scientists learn about the World
Antarctica is Earth's _____ largest continent.
a) 2nd
b) 5th
c) 3rd
d) 7th
b)5th
When you encounter a challenging question, what is the best strategy?
a) Ask your neighbor
b) Re-read the whole text
c) Bookmark the question, and go back later
d) Leave the answer blank
c) Bookmark the question, and go back later
What are the 3 components of a FICTION note-taking sheet?
a) Main Idea, Details, and Vocabulary
b) Important Details, Problem/Solution, and Main Idea
c) Important Events, Character Analysis and Problem/Solution
d) Who, When, Why
c) Important Events, Character Analysis, & Problem/Solution